Abstract: Since the 1990s,beause of various reasons and pursuit for economic benefits,a protected area is concurrently designated as a nature reserve, a forest park and a sightseeing area. Such a confusing situation has caused negative impacts on the harmonious development of nature protection and public entertainment undertakings. This paper, with the existing laws and regulations of China as the basis, has made a comparative analysis of the three. It also suggests that a national law on heritages and a new national heritage management and supervision system be developed to promote the harmonious, healthy and sustainable development of nature protection and public entertainment undertakings.

Key words: nature reserve, forest park, national park, sustainable development